Gideon Mwesigye and Others v Namara Edith (Civil Miscellaneous Application 338 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 461 (30 June 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Miscellaneous Application 338 of 2024
Judge
Allan Nshimye, J
The High Court of Uganda dismissed an application for judgment on admission, finding that the respondent had filed a reply to the counterclaim and made no clear admission.
Nsubuga Edward Senvewo and Others v Ngwambwa Ruta and Others (Civil Appeal 30 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 449 (20 June 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Appeal 30 of 2024
Judge
Bukirwa, J
The High Court held that the Commissioner Land Registration could not revisit her own decision after an appeal had been filed, and denied the request to do so.
Galaxy Concepts Ltd and Others v Equity Bank (U) Ltd (Miscellaneous Application 1135 of 2024) [2025] UGCommC 105 (30 May 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 1135 of 2024
Judge
Susan Odongo, J
The court entered judgment for the bank on the admitted principal sum of USD 331,100, but granted unconditional leave to defend the disputed balance and interest claims.
Lakai Uniforms Limited v Ssekatawa V. Mathias and Others (Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022) [2025] UGHCLD 81 (30 May 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Civil Suit No. 384 of 2022
Judge
Nakiganda Ida, J
The High Court overruled preliminary objections based on limitation, stay for unpaid costs, and judgment on admission, holding that disputed fraud issues required trial.
Dr. Kugonza Martin v Hom Chemonges William (Miscellaneous Application No. 0253 of 2025) [2025] UGHCLD 61 (18 April 2025)
Court
HC: Land Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No. 0253 of 2025
Judge
Naluzze Aisha Batala, J
The High Court rejected an application for judgment on admission in a land dispute, finding the defence was not a clear, unequivocal admission of liability.
Kiggundu and Others v Ndagano (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.3538 OF 2023) [2025] UGHC 164 (31 January 2025)
Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.3538 OF 2023
Judge
Nabakooza, J
The court found that the Respondent had two written statements of defence on record, filed through different advocates. The application to strike out the defence and enter judgment was only served on one set of advocates (M/s CCAKS Advocates) and not on M/s Mukiibi Kyeyune Advocates, who also represented the Respondent and filed a defence. In light of the constitutional right to a fair hearing and to avoid multiplicity of proceedings, the court held that it would be improper to proceed without ensuring service on all legal representatives. The application was therefore stayed, and the Applica…
Stryker Tactical Ltd v Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023) [2025] UGCommC 81 (30 January 2025)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Suit No. 1051 of 2023
Judge
Tumusiime Rubagumya, J
The court found that no valid contract existed between the parties at the time of supply, as required by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act and its Regulations. The Plaintiff supplied goods before a formal contract or Local Purchase Order was issued, and thus the transaction did not meet statutory requirements for contract formation in public procurement. Despite this, the Defendant utilized the goods and subsequently paid the principal sum after suit was filed. The court declined to award interest on the paid sum, finding no contractual basis, but awarded general damage…
The Industrial Court refused to enter judgment on admission, finding the claimant’s advocate’s letter did not clearly admit resignation. The labour dispute will proceed to trial.
Saracen (U) Limited v Farsk Mat Restaurant Limited (Miscellaneous Application 2513 of 2023) [2024] UGCommC 335 (6 November 2024)
Court
Commercial Court of Uganda
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 2513 of 2023
Judge
Harriet Grace Magala, J
The High Court dismissed an application to review and stay a judgment on admission, holding that counsel’s oral statements were clear admissions and no review error was shown.